Soviet Spacecraft's Atmospheric Re-entry Imminent
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The 53-year-old Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this Friday or Saturday. Due to a malfunction, it failed to reach Venus and has been orbiting Earth since. Satellite expert Marco Langbroek predicts the re-entry. Observers may witness a bright meteor-like event using binoculars, though a water landing is most likely. The Heavens Above website provides updates on visibility.
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